Is Carol Danvers [Gold Wave] #76 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Carol Danvers [Gold Wave] #76 sells for $98.87 against $60.00 raw: a $38.87 spread, 1.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($90.00) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $60.00
- PSA 10
- $98.87
- PSA 9
- $90.00
- Gem premium
- 1.6×
- As of
- Aug 15, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $98.87 | +$13.87 | −$11.13 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $90.00 | +$5.00 | −$20.00 | −$120 |
Net = sale price − $60.00 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $92.22 | −$17.78 |
| 50% | $94.44 | −$15.56 |
| 75% | $96.65 | −$13.35 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $129 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $98.87 | −$30.13 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $59.00 | −$70.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $59.00 | −$70.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $98.87 | $59.00 | $129 | $59.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $97.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $90.00 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Carol Danvers [Gold Wave] #76 — FAQ
Is Carol Danvers [Gold Wave] #76 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Carol Danvers [Gold Wave] #76 sells for $98.87 against $60.00 raw: a $38.87 spread, 1.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($90.00) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Carol Danvers [Gold Wave] #76 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Carol Danvers [Gold Wave] #76 (Marvel 2024 Topps Chrome) sells for about $98.87 versus $60.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.6× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Carol Danvers [Gold Wave] #76?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $129, ahead of PSA 10 at $98.87. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Carol Danvers [Gold Wave] #76 need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
Is your Marvel card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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